Food & Drink · Pāpāmoa, Bay of Plenty

Where to Eat
in Pāpāmoa

Pāpāmoa’s most complete food & drink directory. Restaurants, cafes, bars, pizza, Indian, Thai, Chinese, burgers, bakeries, takeaways and more - all in one place for 40,000+ residents.

Restaurants & Dining

Sit-down dining from casual beachside spots to fully licensed restaurants, with dog-friendly outdoor areas and function spaces for groups and events.

Cafes & Brunch

Specialty coffee, all-day brunch and neighbourhood cafes, plus bakeries turning out fresh bread, pies, pastries and cakes.

Bars & Licensed Venues

Local bars and sports pubs for an evening out, plus fully licensed venues pouring craft cocktails, NZ wines and local beers.

Takeaways & Delivery

Quick eats and delivery across Pāpāmoa — pizza, curry, fish & chips and seafood, plus drive-thru fast food.

Asian Cuisine

A wide range of Asian cuisine — Indian curry houses, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese and Japanese, sushi trains and all-you-can-eat buffets.

Pizza & Burgers

Gourmet and gluten-free pizza, smash and gourmet burgers, and Italian pasta and Neapolitan pizza.

More Food & Drink

Even more to try — Mexican, Turkish and Mediterranean, genuine vegan and plant-based menus, plus the local supermarkets for self-catering.

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Eating out in Pāpāmoa - common questions

Pāpāmoa has a strong and growing dining scene — gourmet burgers and craft cocktails, dog-friendly beachside restaurants and bars, and well-regarded Indian, pizza and brunch spots. The main centres at Fashion Island and Pāpāmoa Plaza hold the highest concentration. See the Restaurants page for all listings.
Pāpāmoa has a strong cafe and brunch scene, with clusters of cafes around Fashion Island and Pāpāmoa Plaza and independent specialty-coffee spots across the suburb. See the Cafes page.
Yes. Pāpāmoa has restaurant-bars open seven days, plus fully licensed venues with craft cocktails and shared plates. See the Bars & Pubs page.
Pāpāmoa has pizza restaurants delivering via the major apps, with gourmet and house-made gluten-free bases. See the Pizza page.
Pāpāmoa has well-established Indian restaurants serving curries, tandoor, biryanis and strong vegetarian and vegan menus, many BYO. See the Indian Restaurants page.
Yes. Pāpāmoa has Chinese restaurants and takeaways, including smorgasbord buffets and Southeast Asian fusion. See the Chinese Food page. For buffets, see the All-You-Can-Eat page.
Yes. Pāpāmoa has Thai restaurants with a wide range of mains, many licensed and BYO. See the Thai Food page.
Several Pāpāmoa restaurants have dedicated vegan menus or strong plant-based options, especially among Indian, Thai and Southeast Asian eateries. See the Vegan page.
Yes. A large supermarket opened in the Pāpāmoa East town centre in late 2024, with a second supermarket serving the western end. See the Supermarkets page.
Yes. Pāpāmoa has major fast-food and drive-thru outlets. See the Fast Food page.
Pāpāmoa has Mexican and Latin-inspired restaurants serving tacos, burritos and more. See the Mexican Food page.

Eating out in Pāpāmoa

  • Fashion Island has the highest concentration of restaurants
  • Pāpāmoa Plaza has cafes, takeaways and a supermarket
  • BYO is common - bring your own wine to many local restaurants
  • Delivery available via DoorDash, Uber Eats and Delivereasy
  • Dog-friendly options including several outdoor dining areas
  • Hours vary - many restaurants open from 4:30pm only
  • New supermarket opened Pāpāmoa East in late 2024
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